Procedure
How to make lato salad:
Clean lato thoroughly in running water and drain.
Put lato in a bowl and mix in onions and tomatoes.
In a small bowl mix native vinegar and calamansi juice and stir in salt.
Pour mixture in lato and mix gently.
Transfer to a serving plate and top with grated green mango.

Seaweed Health Benefits
Edible seaweeds are ideal sources of chemical compounds for improving health and well-being of humans.
Several bioactive substances with antimicrobial and cytotoxic activities have reported from seaweeds.
Tumour reductions, inhibition of cancer cell proliferation, free radical scavenging and significant antioxidant activity have been exhibited by red and brown seaweeds.
The sulphated polysaccharides found in some of the brown seaweeds are being explored as antiviral agents and as aids in preventing blood clots.
Sodium alginate found in brown seaweeds has the ability to protect the surface membranes of stomach and intestine.
It acts as a haemostatic agent and has tried in the treatment of esophagitis and urolithiasis. Fucoidan, a polysaccharide found in brown algae has shown promising antiviral, immunomodulating and antibacterial activities.
Fucoidan also inhibits the angiogenesis and proliferation of human cancer cells.
Phlorotannins (polyphenols) from brown algae have been shown to possess multiple physiological activities such as antioxidant, anticarcinogenic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antiallergic properties.
Taurine is an amino acid present in high concentration in red algae. Taurine acts as an antioxidant and reduces serum lipids thereby prevents atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease. Calcium phosphate in seaweeds helps to reduce osteoporosis by nourishing the bones.
The high content of potassium in seaweed is good for the heart and kidneys.
Seaweed nourishes the membranes, making it good for nervous disorders, skin conditions, colds and constipation.
The chromium content in seaweeds helps to control blood sugar levels.
In general seaweed intake may strengthen the immune system, reduce cholesterol and improve metabolism and digestion.
Consumption of seaweed is helpful in combating fatigue caused by slow thyroid activity. Seaweed intake support thyroid function.
Dietary intake of brown algae is effective for curing goitre because of their iodine content.
Seaweeds are excellent sources of minerals.